Duty Manager (Assistant Manager in Training)

Splitsville Bowl; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off food when you are working

$1 bowling

Ongoing training and development

Access to in-house management training

Mental health support benefits

Job summary

Splitsville Entertainment, Canada’s premier family entertainment centre, is seeking a Duty Manager to support centre management, drive daily performance, and lead by example. This role is part of the Assistant Manager in Training (AMIT) program, offering a learning journey from operational practices to future management opportunities.

Qualifications include Smart Serve, retail/leis ure/restaurant experience, and a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a retail, leisure, or restaurant setting
• High School or Equivalent
• Valid Smart Serve (ON) Certification
• Friendly, energetic, enthusiastic, positive attitude
• Ability to multitask; stays calm under pressure
• Team player
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate ability to deliver excellent customer service
• Ability to make decisions quickly and confidently bases on company policies and practices
• Experience with organizing and assigning shift tasks and holding team members accountable for completion
• Flexible schedule (available days, nights, weekends, holidays)

Job description

Are you a natural leader who thrives in a fun, fast-paced environment?

Do you love motivating teams, creating memorable guest experiences, and leading by example?

We’re looking for a Duty Manager to support the centre management team in the day-to-day running of the centre, manage the daily performance and standards set by the team, ensuring adherence to company policies, and deliver financial targets and service standards as set by the business. In addition to being a Duty Manager, this position is part of our Assistant Manager in Training (AMIT) program, where you will be taken on a learning journey covering everything from our ways of working, to stepping up into management.

To be eligible for this role, candidates must be of legal age to serve and handle alcohol in accordance with local licensing and employment laws.

The Why…

• 50% off food when you are working
• $1 bowling
• Ongoing training and development, with the opportunity to fast track your career
• Access to our in-house management training programs
• Mental health support benefits

The What…

Here’s some of what you can expect as part of the role…

• Participate in our Assistant Manager in Training (AMIT) Program, developing the skills and experience needed for future management opportunities.
• Lead, coach, and motivate team members to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Role model company values, behaviours, and ways of working.
• Create a positive, fun, and high-performing team culture.
• Provide regular feedback and support team member development.
• Support recruitment, succession planning, and talent development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
• Assist in delivering centre financial and commercial targets.
• Support local marketing initiatives and sales-driving activities.
• Coach team members to achieve daily sales and performance goals.
• Identify opportunities to increase revenue and enhance guest spend.
• Assist with cash handling, banking, and stock control processes.
• Drive operational excellence across all areas of the centre.
• Manage day-to-day centre operations when acting as Manager on Duty.
• Complete and monitor key operational, health & safety, maintenance, and hygiene checks.
• Attend and contribute to management and team meetings.
• Inspire the team to consistently exceed guest expectations.
• Lead by example on the floor during key trading periods.
• Resolve customer concerns and deliver effective guest recovery solutions.
• Foster a fun, engaging, and memorable environment for both guests and team members.

The Who…

The be a successful Duty Manager, you’ll have:

• Proven experience in a retail, leisure, or restaurant setting
• High School or Equivalent
• Valid Smart Serve (ON) Certification
• Friendly, energetic, enthusiastic, positive attitude
• Ability to multitask; stays calm under pressure
• Team player
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate ability to deliver excellent customer service
• Ability to make decisions quickly and confidently bases on company policies and practices
• Experience with organizing and assigning shift tasks and holding team members accountable for completion
• Flexible schedule (available days, nights, weekends, holidays)

Splitsville Entertainment is Canada’s premier family entertainment centre! Our modern facilities combine state-of-the-art 10 pin bowling, high-quality casual dining, arcades, laser tag, and other entertainment options to make your visit a one-of-a-kind experience.

At Splitsville, we value diversity and inclusion, and we’re committed to creating a working environment that promotes equal opportunities. Individual differences and the contributions of all employees are recognised and valued and we believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes us a more relevant, more competitive, and more resilient company.

To keep your job search safe and simple, we’d like to share a quick note about how we hire. All applications are submitted only through our official career site (www.careers.splitsvillebowl.ca). You may also see our job ads on Indeed and LinkedIn - those listings will always link back to our career site for the actual application process. We do not use application forms on any other websites or job application portals. This helps protect candidates from fraudulent job ads and fake application sites. If you ever come across a posting that asks you to apply elsewhere, please treat it with caution—it isn’t associated with us.